Examination on Social Studies
Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. ________ is the act of living together in peace and harmony despite differences. (a) Fighting (b) Living together (c) Segregation (d) Argument
2. Which of the following is a factor that makes living together peaceful? (a) Intolerance (b) Dishonesty (c) Sincerity (d) Disobedience
3. Obedience to leaders, teachers, and parents is a feature of peaceful ________ together. (a) working (b) living (c) fighting (d) playing
4. All of these are examples of external influence on family life except ________. (a) language (b) family system (c) foreign behaviours (d) indigenous culture
5. An example of influence from foreign countries on Nigerian family life is in ________. (a) traditional food (b) education (c) local farming (d) indigenous dressing
6. Which of these is NOT a non-indigenous religion in Nigeria? (a) Christianity (b) Islam (c) Traditional African Religion (d) All of the above
7. The main reason for divorce in some religious marriages is ________. (a) tolerance (b) understanding (c) incompatibility (d) unity
8. The correct step in fostering inter-marriage is to encourage ________ among partners. (a) hatred (b) misunderstanding (c) affection (d) fighting
9. Which of these is not an advantage of inter-ethnic marriage? (a) Cultural understanding (b) National unity (c) Communal peace (d) Increased tribalism
10. When both parents work outside the home, it can affect ________. (a) home care (b) childcare (c) family responsibilities (d) all of the above
11. A marriage between people from different ethnic groups is called ________. (a) intra-ethnic marriage (b) inter-ethnic marriage (c) polygamy (d) monogamy
12. One of the challenges faced in inter-religious marriage is ________. (a) shared beliefs (b) religious harmony (c) conflicting religious practices (d) easy acceptance
13. ________ is a value that helps foster inter-marriage. (a) Disagreement (b) Cooperation (c) Prejudice (d) Discrimination
14. The influence of contact with foreigners can change our ________ habits. (a) eating (b) sleeping (c) walking (d) breathing
15. One implication of inter-racial marriage is the potential for ________ challenges. (a) cultural (b) financial (c) medical (d) educational
16. Which of the following is an issue that can affect living together peacefully? (a) Respect (b) Love (c) Discrimination (d) Harmony
17. All of these are aspects of family life influenced by non-indigenous religions except ________. (a) marriage pattern (b) traditional festivals (c) divorce (d) freedom for the wife
18. The main reason for preparing partners for married life is to ensure ________. (a) financial stability (b) understanding and compatibility (c) large family size (d) quick divorce
19. Which of these is NOT a barrier faced by couples in inter-racial marriage? (a) Language differences (b) Cultural differences (c) Racial acceptance (d) Societal prejudice
20. A marriage between people from the same ethnic group is known as ________. (a) inter-ethnic marriage (b) intra-ethnic marriage (c) inter-religious marriage (d) inter-racial marriage

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions.

1. (a) Define ‘living together’ as a concept in Social Studies. (2 marks)
(b) List three factors that promote peaceful living together in a community. (3 marks)
(c) Explain how disrespect can affect living together in peace. (3 marks)
(d) Give two examples of appropriate authority from whom instructions should be taken. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is meant by ‘external influence’ on Nigerian family life? (2 marks)
(b) Mention three ways foreign lifestyles can negatively affect Nigerian families. (3 marks)
(c) Describe two influences of contact with foreigners on Nigerian food and eating habits. (3 marks)
(d) Name two non-indigenous religions found in Nigeria. (2 marks)

3. (a) Define marriage. (2 marks)
(b) Differentiate between inter-ethnic marriage and intra-ethnic marriage. (3 marks)
(c) State three advantages of inter-ethnic marriage. (3 marks)
(d) List two values that foster inter-marriage. (2 marks)

4. (a) Explain what is meant by ‘working parents’. (2 marks)
(b) Discuss three ways working parents can influence childcare and family responsibilities. (3 marks)
(c) Identify two challenges faced by couples in inter-religious marriage. (3 marks)
(d) Give two implications of inter-racial marriage. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Living together
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Sincerity
Question 3 – ✅ (b) living
Question 4 – ✅ (d) indigenous culture
Question 5 – ✅ (b) education
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Traditional African Religion
Question 7 – ✅ (c) incompatibility
Question 8 – ✅ (c) affection
Question 9 – ✅ (d) Increased tribalism
Question 10 – ✅ (d) all of the above
Question 11 – ✅ (b) inter-ethnic marriage
Question 12 – ✅ (c) conflicting religious practices
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Cooperation
Question 14 – ✅ (a) eating
Question 15 – ✅ (a) cultural
Question 16 – ✅ (c) Discrimination
Question 17 – ✅ (b) traditional festivals
Question 18 – ✅ (b) understanding and compatibility
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Racial acceptance
Question 20 – ✅ (b) intra-ethnic marriage